Hitachi DV-P725U Owners Guide - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS English 1) Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instruc- 14) Lightning - For added protection for this product during a tions should be read before the product is operated. lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused 2) Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. should be retained for future reference. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning 3) Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the and power-line surges. operating instructions should be adhered to. 15) Power lines - An outside antenna system should not be 4) Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other should be followed. electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into 5) Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from Use a damp cloth for cleaning. touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them 6) Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended might be fatal. by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 16) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension 7) Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or result in a risk of fire or electric shock. laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; 17) Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind and the like. into this product through openings as they may touch dan- 8) Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable gerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious dam- the product. age to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, 18) Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or as opening or removing covers may expose you to danger- sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should ous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to quali- follow the manufacturer's instruc- PORTABLE CART WARNING tions, and should use a mounting (Symbol provided by RETAC) fied service personnel. 19) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the accessory recommended by the man- wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person- ufacturer. nel under the following conditions: 9) A product and cart combination a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, should be moved with care. Quick b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the stops, excessive force, and uneven product, surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. S3125A c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following 10) Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provid- the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls ed for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the that are covered by the operating instructions as an product and to protect it from overheating, and these open- improper adjustment of other controls may result in ings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should damage and will often require extensive work by a never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, qualified technician to restore the product to its normal rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be operation, placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor- instructions have been adhered to. mance - this indicates a need for service. 11) Power Sources - This product should be operated only 20) Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, from the type of power source indicated on the marking be sure the service technician has used replacement parts label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to specified by the manufacturer or have the same character- your home, consult your product dealer or local power istics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may company. For products intended to operate from battery result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 21) Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs 12) Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped to this product, ask the service technician to perform safe- with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug hav- ty checks to determine that the product is in proper oper- ing one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into ating condition. the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If 22) Heat - The product should be situated away from heat you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, con- products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. tact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 13) Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying par- ticular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. -3- EN 1L01